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- Roulette
"freebies"?
-- Dear
Mark,
I know that there's no casino in the world that
would purposely allow the odds to favor me, the
player. However, when I was a young lad, I once
discovered a roulette bet that, for the life of
me, has fooled me and anyone else I've asked into
believing that the odds are now more than 50% in
my favor of hitting a number. I'm hoping you can
find the error of my logic, so I don't fool myself
into betting my life savings into something that
I can't help but think is nothing short of a sure
thing...
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Where'd
my money go?
-- Dear
Mark,
When on a fast paced crap game, I tend to lose
track of my come bets. Sometimes the dealer is
handling my money so fast that I cannot see where
he put my money. The layout is confusing enough,
but how do I really know for certain that my money
is properly put where it belongs, and being paid,
especially when the dice are moving so fast?
Jerry C... more>
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Skillfull
play, not timing, wins the day!
-- Dear Mark,
My husband thinks that if he "times"
when he hits the draw button, it will improve
his winnings. So instead of playing at the same
speed, he will slow down or go faster, depending
on how he feels that the machine is doing. Is
there any logic to certain machines paying better
if you play faster or slower? Vickie C... more>>
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That
certain uncertainty
-- Dear
Mark,
Although a 6/5-video poker machine is not as good
as a 9/6 machine, a slot attendant told me that
the 6/5 machines typically hit more often, like
high pairs. Was she really telling me the truth
or pulling my leg? Michelle G... more>>
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- From
the Critic's Corner
--Dear Mark,
I am looking to rent some movies that show either
casino life and/or players in a gambling role. Any
recommendations/favorites? Mary R... more>>
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The
right road is smart wagers
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Dear Mark,
In your opinion, what is the best "even money"
bet in the casino that has no casino edge? Would
it be the Bankers hand in baccarat or blackjack?
I have purchased several "even money"
systems designed for roulette and now I'm looking
for better success by applying them to either
baccarat or blackjack. Jon M...
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What
to do with those ambiguous soft hands in blackjack
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Dear Mark,
Which is better, playing on a blackjack game where
the dealer hits a soft 17, or on one in which
he stands? Also, should the player mimic the dealer
and hit or stand based on the dealer¹s rules?
Finally, I would like to know the correct basic
strategy play for a soft 18. I learned that when
one has an ace/seven, the smart play is to stand
on a dealer's 2, 7, 8, and hit all others. Bud
W... more>>
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The
cards that Whipped your bankroll
-- Dear
Mark,
I was playing (single deck) blackjack on the same
table for four hours and witnessed the pit boss
changing the deck almost every hour. Is that normal,
or do the playing cards just plain wear out? Finally,
what happens to playing cards after they leave
the table? Jed C... more>>
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No
Eggheads 
Allowed